Cebu

Trippin’ over: Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit

So after months of planning, we finally had our first big getaway trip- CEBU invasion! Yey!! We were 11-person group so we opted to avail the tour package which is really advisable if you have a big group with you. The package includes itinerary of all the must-see in the place, the accommodation and the transportation. Although it is a little bit more expensive than planning your own trip, the real deal for us is that it is hassle-free; so we get to enjoy the trip. I am actually a over packer, so it is a must to make sure that your baggage is not overweight (which mine is unfortunately). I still have to learn how not to over pack 🙂

Unfortunately our flight was delayed due to aerial traffic and we landed around midnight so we were all tired and hungry and just slept for a couple of hours before the real fun started.

all on board. we are ready!

bye for now Manila 🙂

first attempt to eat lechon 🙂

on our way for our first adventure: swimming with the whale sharks! yey!

On our first day, we went to Moalboal to swim with the whale sharks. This activity was the most fun for me. Sadly, I do not have any decent pictures of the whale shark; but the experience was surreal. Going to this place took us around 3 hours from Cebu and the swimming with the shark only lasted for about 30 minutes or so; but nevertheless it was super fun! Afterwards we went to Tumilog Falls where I get to ride in a rented motorcycle (which was another yehey and fun for me). You have to remember the assigned number of the motorcycle so that when it is time to go back, the driver will just yell the number and you will just hop on. Because it is summer, the falls was a little bit muddy and the water was not that strong, but that did not stop us from camwhoring the whole time. We had our lunch in a little eatery around the place. During our first night we had a few drinks and lots of karaoke-singing. Of course we planned all our songs and basically called it the “moving on playlist”; which was of course dedicated to Don. After some drinks, hoarse voices, lots of laughter and well-spent coins, I think everybody had a fun first night.

at Tumilog Falls

On our second day, we went island-hopping. We went to Pescador Island to do snorkelling, swim with the school of sardine fish, interact with a pawikan. We also went to Sumilon sandbar. I honestly was a bit self-conscious with exposing my “rare” (ha!) body; but after some pushing (from my friends) and talking with myself, I decided to just enjoy the beach; which was we did. My friends and I had a lot of fun taking pictures, recording some videos and just laying in the sand. We also went to the Kawasan Falls where we bravedly hiked our way unprepared. The view was breathtaking despite the flock of tourists. I just want to emphasize that the hike was not fun; for a lazy girl like me, I rarely enjoy outdoor activities like that; but I also want to tell you that I pushed myself and even went to the third fall just so I can say I did it. Hooray for me!

For our third day we went to a city tour. The traffic at Cebu city was really bad. I have heard that it was like Manila traffic and it was THAT bad. I don’t know how the local government can improve it but I hope they will because the city has a lot of tourists and it’s kind of disappointing to be stuck on the road due to traffic.

 

 

On our last day we had the day as free time wherein we get to enjoy doing nothing but relax. We went out to buy some pasalubongs. Our flight going back to Manila was once again delayed; and I tell you– it was never fun to spend time in an airport. I got home around 1 or 2 in the morning-dead tired. 

When travelling with a group, you could help but be paired/partnered with someone. I was expecting someone to be my travel buddy for the trip, but expectations can definitely lead to disappointment. But I was really happy to get to know more and spend time with Micah. She was my buddy during the whole trip, my partner in taking good-angled pictures and my joking buddy. I guess expectations and disappointments can turn into surprises. I had an epic clean fun during the trip. I honestly had some inhibitions but I was really glad I went with this bunch. Like I said in the previous blog these bunch have been my friends since I started working and up to now they still are. We all enjoyed simple things in life and I think that made this trip a whole lot of fun and memorable. The jokes and laughter we shared during this entire vacay was out of this world. I guess the thing I missed most in my life is having friends whom I can laugh with and shared moments with. Nowadays it is hard for me to talk about the things I hide from others for fear that they might use it against me. I guess what I missed most is true friendship and I am grateful that I have found that in this crazy group.

 

reasons why i am still single

Trippin’ over: Royals by Lorde

 

In less than a month i’ll be turning a year older. another year has passed. another year of learning and memories. don’t get me wrong, i have my fair share of failed relationships; but that’s it, failed. relationships are hard-work, a lot of effort one must put through; a lot of insecurities and doubts, maybe when we get lucky, a lot of love. being single is fun, sometimes it’s lonely but other than that it is my choice.

1. i am still immature. yes at my age, you can laugh at me saying “whattheheck??!!still immature??!!”. but that is exactly the point, immaturity knows no age limits and no boundaries. i like to think of myself as carefree but sometimes i am really just childish; in my decisions, my ways, in my life. i do think being in a relationship entails one to be mature enough to think other than one’s self. maybe i am just not ready for that.

2.single is fun! yes, single-hood is fun. i get to rest and be a couch-potato every rest days. i have all my free time to do just about everything or nothing without having to worry that someone is waiting for me or someone is worried for me. i get to be with my friends and plan get togethers without fear that it may conflict with the anniversaries, dates and other things. my time is all mine. but sometimes having all the time in this world is also lonesome.

3. it saves me money. yes being single saves me money and effort. money that if i am in a relationship will be spend to loads for my cellular phone. i mean being single, i don’t have to text anyone, i am not mandated to reply to someone. i have all my free calls and texts. single-hood saves me from all the effort one puts through when you are in a relationship. effort to think of inventive dates, gifts and so on.

4. i get to focus on my family. i know family should be our first priority; but sometimes when i am in a relationship, family tends to be at the backseat. now, i can be more conscious to things that my family needs and i get to spend my time with them.

5. no drama. most of my relationships require drama. i don’t know why but a good dose of drama is okay to spice things up; but overrated drama?! it drains me, it leaves me insecure and all my fears and doubts resurface out of thin air.

6. i’m still not over you. i have to admit, out of all the reasons in the world, this surely sucks. i have to be honest with myself, maybe by being real i can eventually let you go. but right now, right at this moment, after 8 months of separation i am still not over you. i have to admit, i still hope that eventually you’ll have your senses and you will realize my lost and comeback to me. but after so many wishful thinking, after every shattered hopes; i know that it may never come true. i am still not over you, but everyday i am trying my damn best to love myself more and to live my life. but yes, i still miss you.. so much..

crazy ones

Trippin’ over: pure shores by all saints

 

i may be loud, some may think i am friendly; but the truth is i only have a handful of people in my life whom i call friends. yes, i may talk to you about nonsense things but you would not get me caught over sharing my life with you..puhleeaasee 🙂 

i have met different kinds of people in my life, others may just pass by, others just messed up my life, others only created drama; but truthfully i don’t have a lot of TRUE friends. i have to admit, i am very reserved in opening my life with some people. some may not take the shit in me, others may judge me, some may stab me at the back, others will just call me plain crazy.

i rarely meet people whom i can confidently tell all the stupid things i want to blurt out, and to listen to my randomness. i rarely encounter those who can keep up with my insanity, but i’m glad i did. somehow, by some twisted miracle i ended up with a handful yet trustworthy friends. 

crazy ones, besties, friends, my loves, i may not tell or show to all of you how much i appreciate the friendship that we share, but i really do. this is just me, and thank you for accepting me despite my flaws and craziness..

 

..you are all one of a kind crazy buddies..every moment with you guys are super awesome..i love you all 🙂